Life Lessons I Learned from my Father
It has been less than a year since my father passed away. They say the first year is the hardest. This week...
Read MoreDayton, Ohio: Where the Wright Brothers invented the airplane
A wealth of sites related to Dayton’s aviation history make it a go-to destination for aviation enthusiasts. Most people know the Wright...
Read MoreSouth Florida’s National Parks – a two-day itinerary
Last summer my son, Connor, was working at Florida Atlantic University in Boca Raton, FL. For his 20th birthday, the rest of...
Read More30 Ways to Experience Pura Vida in Costa Rica
Pura Vida is the unofficial motto of Costa Rica. Literally, it means pure life. It can be used as a greeting or farewell,...
Read MoreBiltmore at Christmas – North Carolina
Biltmore is the largest privately owned house in the United States. It had been on my bucket list for quite some time and...
Read MoreHappenings in the first half of 2018
I started 2018 with the best of intentions. I had planned to write at least one blog post a month. January –...
Read More37 Reasons to Vacation in Hawaii
Aloha! Did you know that Hawaii is the #1 aspirational destination for North American travelers? Maybe a post about reasons to vacation...
Read MoreTravel Goals – 3 Steps to make a Vacation Master Plan
It’s the start of a new year, and many people’s resolutions seem to focus on health. While that most certainly isn’t a...
Read MoreTravel Planning for 2018
“Would you please pass the incredible adventures?” Thanksgiving is right around the corner. I am looking forward to having my kids home...
Read MoreScuba diving with giant manta rays in Hawaii
People often ask about our favorite state or favorite trip. That’s such a tough question to answer because we’ve had so many...
Read MoreLet me help you plan a trip
Since I last posted here, a lot has happened. It’s hard to believe, but my nest is now empty. All three of...
Read MoreWe did it! Hawaii was my kids’ 50th state!
It’s been several months since I’ve posted here and I wanted to give my readers an update. First of all, we accomplished...
Read MoreWhen trips don’t go as planned – stuck in the desert
It’s one of those life lessons that everyone learns sooner or later: sometimes things don’t go as planned. Considering last week was one of...
Read MoreNew Mexico – Taos Pueblo
Are you familiar with UNESCO and their World Heritage Mission? The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) seeks to encourage the identification,...
Read MoreOklahoma – Family-friendly hotel with activity pool in Bricktown OKC
When I contacted the Oklahoma City Convention and Visitors Bureau to ask for help planning our stay in OKC, they recommended that...
Read MoreUtah – Family-friendly hotel with an amazing view
Red Cliffs Lodge definitely ranks way up there in hotels with an amazing view. This gorgeous property is not far from Moab,...
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